Oxford actor Croft wins Celebrity Traitors with Ranganathan

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Oxford-born actor Sebastian Croft and comedian Romesh Ranganathan won BBC1's Celebrity Traitors, sharing an £83,000 prize pot.

Oxford-born actor Sebastian Croft, 24, and comedian Romesh Ranganathan won the latest series of BBC1's The Celebrity Traitors after successfully navigating the final stages as Faithfuls. They shared an £83,000 prize pot after traitors Maya Jama and King Kenny were banished in the show's dramatic conclusion. The competition sees contestants live in a castle and compete in missions to build a prize fund, with participants donating their winnings to charities of their choice.

Ranganathan donated his share to the Refugee Council, whilst Croft supported Choose Love, a humanitarian charity that aids queer refugees and displaced people. Their charity selections prompted debate on social media. Some viewers criticised the decision, arguing the funds should have supported UK-based charities instead. TalkTV presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer commented on the outcome, referencing the winners' charity choices. However, other viewers defended the decision, with one saying charity of any kind was worthwhile.

Croft, known to friends and fans as 'Bash', attended Dragon School and St Edward's School in Oxford. He is best known for playing Ben Hope in the Netflix coming-of-age drama Heartstopper.

How it is being reported

• BBC faces backlash after Oxford-born Sebastian Croft wins the Celebrity TraitorsCharity choices have sparked a heated debate following the finale of the latest series of Celebrity Traitors.Oxford Mail · 3 Nov, 12:30
• BBC faces backlash after Oxford-born Sebastian Croft wins the Celebrity TraitorsCharity choices have sparked a heated debate following the finale of the latest series of Celebrity Traitors.Oxfordshire Guardian · 3 Nov, 12:30
• Oxford-born Sebastian Croft defies odds to win Celebrity TraitorsOxford-born actor Sebastian Croft completed a remarkable journey after winning the latest series of the BBC's The Celebrity Traitors.Oxfordshire Guardian · 2 Nov, 16:00
• Oxford-born Sebastian Croft defies odds to win Celebrity TraitorsOxford-born actor Sebastian Croft completed a remarkable journey after winning the latest series of the BBC's The Celebrity Traitors.Oxford Mail · 2 Nov, 16:00

In this story: Sebastian Croft · Romesh Ranganathan · BBC · Choose Love · Refugee Council · Oxford

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